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Rate Case Update The state agency review process for Dakota Electric’s general rate case continues. The report and recommendations from the Administrative Law Judge are expected to be provided to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in April. Learn More 2020 Election Information Given the status of [...]

Dakota Electric Association Board Director, Janet Lekson, passed away on February 29. Lekson served on the board of directors for 24 years. She represented Dakota Electric on the Minnesota Rural Electric Association board and served as treasurer and trustee on the Minnesota Rural Electric Political Action Committee. Throughout her life, Lekson was [...]

It’s electrifying! With increasing popularity in renewable energy, we want to inform our members about the evolving power supply and ways to save money. Today’s consumers want and expect options, including the type of energy powering their homes. Many homeowners are looking for a less expensive form of energy with ongoing savings. [...]

Featured Programs: Members can support renewable energy technologies by buying solar or wind energy in 100 kWh blocks. Two options available. Take advantage of our Revolt program and power your EV with 100% wind energy at no additional cost! Plug-in vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles only. [...]

Three DIY efficiency projects to tackle this spring 1. Trim dryer vent. If your dryer vent hose is too long, your dryer is working harder than it has to, using more energy than necessary. The vent hose should be long enough for you to pull the dryer out a couple feet [...]

Rate case update Dakota Electric submitted a general rate case petition to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Sept. 19, 2019, requesting an overall annual revenue increase of about $8.7 million or 4.3%. In early February, an administrative law judge accepted the formal written testimony of Dakota Electric and the state agencies [...]

Pictured: Board members Margaret Schreiner and Clay Van De Bogart represent Dakota Electric on the board of directors at Great River Energy. Great news! Dakota Electric Association’s wholesale power supplier, Great River Energy, finished 2019 with great news related to refunds, rates and environmental stewardship.  Refunds & Rates Savings from [...]